K MANGA vs GlobalComix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
K MANGA
Access a vast library of Kodansha manga, including popular titles and new original series. Read a new chapter for free daily and explore diverse genres. Support your favorite authors through official releases.
- Vast collection of over 500 Kodansha manga titles
- Over 60 original manga series simulpubbed with Japan
- Read a new chapter for free every day
- Diverse genres including Action, Romance, Fantasy, and more
- Official service supporting favorite authors
- Explore popular series like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers
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==K MANGA-Manga & Comics== Welcome to K MANGA - the official Kodansha manga app where you can dive into your favorite Kodansha titles every day. With K MANGA, you can immerse yourself in renowned titles such as 'Attack on Titan', 'Ghost in the Shell', 'Fairy Tail', 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits', 'Tokyo Revengers', and many more. Enjoy reading popular manga, ongoing series available simultaneously in Japan and the US, or explore new original series on K MANGA right from your phone or tablet. Dive into a new story whenever you like. Show your support for your favorite authors by reading the titles through official releases. Why K MANGA? - Access to a vast collection of over 500 titles from Kodansha’s Manga Catalog - More than 60 original manga series available the moment they are published in Japan - Discover fresh stories from your favorite titles, original series, and continuously added new titles - Read a new chapter for free every day - Encompasses a wide range of genres from Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, and more - Official service that supports your favorite authors Explore Famous Kodansha Manga: - 'Attack on Titan' - 'Ghost in the Shell' - 'Fairy Tail' - 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits' - 'Tokyo Revengers' - 'Initial D' Discover K MANGA Original Series Simulpubbed with Japan: - 'Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro' - 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity' - 'WIND BREAKER' - 'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World' - 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian' Explore a diverse array of genres including Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Outlaws, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Shojo, and more. If you're a fan of K MANGA or curious about our latest titles, follow us on X: [https://twitter.com/KMANGA_KODANSHA] - Stay updated on our releases and exciting news!
GlobalComix
Access a vast library of over 100,000 comics, manga, webcomics, and graphic novels from major publishers and independent creators. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like vertical scrolling and offline downloads. Discover new stories weekly and support the creators behind them.
- Vast library of 100K+ comics, manga, webtoons
- Customizable reading experience (vertical scroll, double page)
- Offline reading with subscription
- Advanced search and discovery filters
- Track titles and organize library
- Support for creators and publishers
- Panel-to-panel reading for cinematic experience
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You might not be a comics person. But you're a something person. Whatever your something is, GlobalComix will help you find it: comics, manga, and webcomics from the world's top publishers and independent creators. EVERYTHING YOU'RE INTO Superheroes and sci-fi. Fantasy epics and horror. Romance, slice of life, shonen, isekai, and manhwa. Big-publisher hits sit next to indie discoveries, and new stories drop every week. YOUR DAILY DOSE OF POP CULTURE Feel the pulse of pop culture. Art, news, stories, and the things you care about. Stay in the know. Impress your friends. A REALLY SMART FRIEND Looking for inspiration? Ask our Assistant. Say what you're in the mood for, in your own words: a show you love, a vibe, or a world you can't stop thinking about. Get comics and manga with a reason why each one fits. FREE, SUBSCRIBE, OR BUY: UP TO YOU We have you covered. Plenty of free reads. Go Gold for a whole library of included titles, or buy what you want to own. Mix and match. Gold members also save on eligible purchases. TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE Get delightfully sidetracked. Wander from heroes to horror to heartbreak, and stumble onto worlds you never knew you needed. The best finds are the ones you weren't looking for. READ ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE On your phone or tablet: pick up where you left off, find your way back to what you browsed, keep everything you own in one place, and download comics to read offline. GlobalComix. Not Normal. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GlobalComix at none against K MANGA's shown. GlobalComix also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. K MANGA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GlobalComix sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GlobalComix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of K MANGA's written reviews are positive against 55% of GlobalComix's.
K MANGA ships an update every 5 weeks, GlobalComix every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | K MANGA | GlobalComix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) | 4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | 55.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | 4.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #45 | #21 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kodansha Ltd. | Global Publishing Interactive, Inc |
Customer experience
K MANGA
GlobalComix
User reviews
K MANGA
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
- 👍 Nothing wrong tbh
Room to improve
- 💰 Monthly Payment
- 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
- 💰 Pricing system is awful
- 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
- 💰 Horrible Monetization
GlobalComix
From 4.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent reading experience
- 👍 Vast library of comics
- 💡 Diverse selection of publishers
- 🚀 Smooth vertical scrolling
- 👍 Customizable reading options
Room to improve
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Occasional loading issues
- 🔒 Paywall after certain pages
- 🐛 Buggy login/account management
Bugs and requests
K MANGA
Reported bugs
2 issues- Screenshots
- App not allowing sign on
Requested features
3 requests- Landscape mode when browsing
- Subscription option
- Make free chapters downloadable
GlobalComix
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access purchased content
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add Marvel and DC comics
- Improve search and discovery
- Implement offline reading mode
- Allow partial comic purchases
In-app purchases
K MANGA
- 100Points$1.00
- 100Points+100Bonus Points$1.00
- 100Points + 50Bonus Points$1.00
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- 100Points+100Bonus Points(New)$1.00
- 400Points$4.00
- 800Points$8.00
- 800Points + 120Bonus Points$8.00
- 1600Points$16.00
- 2500Points+80Bonus Points$25.00
- 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New)$25.00
GlobalComix
- GC Gold Month Subscription$6.991 Month
- GC Gold Year Subscription7 Days trial$69.001 Year
- Book Unlock - Price Point 1$0.99
- Book Unlock - Price Point 2$1.99
- Book Unlock - Price Point 3.59$3.59
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- Book Unlock - Price Point 4.49$4.49
- Book Unlock - Price Point 5$4.99
- Book Unlock - Price Point 5.39$5.39
- Book Unlock - Price Point 6$5.99
- Book Unlock - Price Point 10$9.99
Questions
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